THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
Guest Celebrant: Fr. Bayard Carmiencke
8:00am Holy Communion
9:30am Holy Communion
HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO
THE WORD OF GOD
Prayer Hymnal Book
Prelude Hymns of Faith - Kohlmann
Processional Hymn Come Holy Spirit 510
Opening Acclamation 355 Collect for Purity 355
Lord, have mercy…. S-91 356
Collect of the Day: Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A Reading from the Book of Deuteronomy: See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the Lord your God, walking in his ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ordinances, then you shall live and become numerous, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to possess. But if your heart turns away and you do not hear, but are led astray to bow down to other gods and serve them, I declare to you today that you shall perish; you shall not live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess. I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and holding fast to him; for that means life to you and length of days, so that you may live in the land that the Lord swore to give to your ancestors, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. (30:15-20)
Psalm 1
1 Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel
of the wicked, *
nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats
of the scornful!2 Their delight is in the law of the Lord, *
and they meditate on his law day and night.
3 They are like trees planted by streams of water,
bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; *
everything they do shall prosper.
4 It is not so with the wicked; *
they are like chaff which the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when
judgment comes, *nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.
6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, *
but the way of the wicked is doomed.
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to Philemon: Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ. I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother. For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty, yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love–and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus. I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment. Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful both to you and to me. I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you. I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel; but I preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced. Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother–especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self. Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ. Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say. (1-21)
Hymnal
Sequence Hymn If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee 635
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according Luke: Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus; and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’ Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.” (14:25-33)
Homily
(a time of silence follows the sermon)
Prayer
Hymnal Book
The Nicene Creed 358
The Prayers of the People
Priest
Let us pray to our loving God for all who bear the burdens of the world.
Leader
For Lawrence our bishop and Lynne our presbyter, for this holy gathering, and for the people of God in every place. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for The Episcopal Church of Sudan; in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for the staff and Board of Directors of Episcopal Charities; and in the Vestry Cycle of Prayer we ask for God’s blessing upon Matthew Reuschle.
Lord, have mercy.
We pray for those in the military, especially, Adam Firnhaber, Frank Murillo, Anthony Reinhardt, Jennifer Thomas and Stephen Wasilausky and for all peoples, tribes, clans, and families and for peace in the world.
Lord, have mercy.
For abundant fruits of the earth, and for safety from violent storms.
Lord, have mercy.
For the sick and the suffering, especially the victims of the floods in Pakistan and for Florence Alfano, Peg Appacello, Frank Belano, Gloria Johns, Heather Leibold, Sophie Partridge, Isabelle Postle, Dotty Quinlivan, Edna Stoneham and George Westergaard; for travelers and refugees, prisoners and their families, and the dying and dead.
Lord, have mercy.
For our village and those who live in it, and for our families, companions, and all those we love. We pray for those having birthdays with week especially, Sophie Partridge, Mary Robitaille, Leah Riccardi, Lily Eagen, Patricia Speyer, Christopher Zizzo and Vera Tripler; and for those celebrating their wedding anniversaries especially, Christopher & Barbara Cagnazzi and Ray & Jane Roel.
Lord, have mercy.
For our deliverance from all affliction, strife, and need.
Lord, have mercy.Lifting our voices with all creation, with the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ.
To you, O Lord our God
Leader
God of life and prosperity, hear us as we beg your mercy, and give us the strength to obey your commandments and to walk your ways; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer Hymnal Book
Confession 360 The Peace
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory Hymn As Those of Old Their First Fruits Brought 705
Eucharistic Prayer A 361
Holy, Holy, Holy S-129 373
(You may stand or kneel as you desire)
The Holy Communion
(All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the Body and Blood of Christ)
Communion Hymn Eternal Father Strong to Save 608
Post Communion Prayer 365
Blessing
Recessional Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory 594
Dismissal
Postlude The Son of Man - Young
THIS WEEK:
09/06 Monday Labor Day - Office Closed
09/07 Tuesday 9:15am First Day of Tiny Tots Play School
09/08 Wednesday 7:30pm Self-Study Committee Meeting – Library
7:30PM Choir Rehearsal
09/09 Thursday 7:30pm Vestry Meeting
THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010 - WELCOME BACK SUNDAY
8:00am Holy Communion
9:00am ConfirmNotConform Confirmation Class
10:00am Church School
10:30am Holy Communion
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ALTAR FLOWERS: Altar flowers are given in loving memory of Robert Varsha and all the deceased members of the family by his wife, Ruth. If you would like to offer flowers as a memorial or thanksgiving, please contact Kathy Fusaro or Cathy Cobb.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Join us in Houghton Hall for a Fellowship Hour following the 9:30am service.
VESTRY MEETING: The monthly Vestry Meeting will be held this Thursday, September 9 at 7:30pm in the Partridge Room. All parishioners are invited to attend.
CHOIR REHEARSAL: The first Choir rehearsal for the Fall will be this Wednesday, September 8 at 7:30pm in the Choir Room of the Church School building. I would like to invite anyone who is interested in joining the choir to see me after a service or join us on the first day of rehearsal. Brenda Clark, Organist & Choir Director
ECW/ST. ELIZABETH’S CIRCLE: Join us for our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 7 at 7:30pm in the Partridge Room. We will be making plans for the Cow Harbor Fair. All ladies are invited to attend! Jane Kaiser
COW HARBOR FAIR MEETING: There will be an important meeting on Sunday, September 12th immediately following the 10:30am service to get all the plans for the Cow Harbor Fair finalized. If you are running a booth, please attend. Cow Harbor Chairs
SILENT AUCTION: We need all parishioners help in getting items for the Silent Auction booth. Please bring new, unused items to the office (give a suggested price you would think the donation is worth) or while visiting your favorite restaurant, barber or beauty shop, nail salon, etc., ask for a donation of goods or services. There are donation letters at the back of the church to show you are a representative of Trinity and a tax statement for the place of business. We ask that you have your donations into the office by September 19th.
FALL SCEHEDULE: Our fall service schedule begins:
September 12 – Welcome Back! Sunday
8:00am - Holy Communion
9:00am - Confirmation Class
10am - Church School
10:30am – Holy Communion
Please note: On September 26th Cow Harbor Fair Day we will have 2 services that day at 8:00 & 9:30am.
CHOIR REHEARSAL: The first Choir rehearsal for the Fall will be on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:30pm in the Choir Room of the Church School building. I would like to invite anyone who is interested in joining the choir to see me after a service or join us on the first day of rehearsal. Brenda Clark, Organist & Choir Director
FALL SCEHEDULE: Our fall service schedule begins:
September 12 – Welcome Back! Sunday
8:00am - Holy Communion
9:00am - Confirmation Class
10am - Church School
10:30am – Holy Communion
Please note: On September 26th Cow Harbor Fair Day we will have 2 services that day at 8 & 9:30am.
THRIFT SHOP: The Thrift Shop will be having is semi-annual Half-off Sale on all clothing and apparel during the month of September.
TV DONATION: We wish to thank a generous parishioner (who wishes to remain anonymous) for their generous donation of a 32 inch LG flat screen TV to be raffled at the St. Nicholas Bazaar. Tickets will be available at the Cow Harbor Fair. Pam Marsden
CARDS FOR SALE: Norma Matrazzo will be selling her handmade note cards on Sunday, September 12 following the 10:30am service.
SHOEPALLOOZA family concert held last Sunday was a big success thanks to all those who attended. With everyone's generosity, we were able to buy 15 pairs of new shoes/sneakers for needy children from Habitat for Humanity Suffolk homes to start their new school year. We even had extra to buy socks and to make an additional contribution to Habitat for Humanity. This event was sponsored by youth in our ConfirmNotConform class as part of the community outreach component of the program. Children and adults alike delighted in dancing and singing along with Lee Knight's Books Alive concert. Thanks so much for all those in our parish who contributed to this event. By the way- we raised $391 for this cause.
The Knight and Irizarry families
HIHI THEATER PARTY: Please join us for a Night at the Theatre to benefit HIHI, the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative. My Fair Lady will be presented on September 16, 2010 at Northport's Engeman Theater. Tickets are $75 per person and include a pre-show reception at 7:00 P.M. Call 631-427-3700 ex. 301 for more information.
DIOCESE OF LONG ISLAND: The Diocese is having a 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration for all parishioners of the Diocese on Saturday, October 30th at 11am at the Cathedral in Garden City. Anyone who has been married for 50 years or more at invited to attend. There are application sheets for you to send into Garden City on the bulletin board in the hallway.
COW HARBOR FAIR: Plans for our Cow Harbor Fair (Sunday, September 26th – 12 to 5pm) are moving rapidly forward. There are sign up sheets in the hallway to volunteer the day of the Fair – just specify if you want to work a certain booth or time. It takes everyone doing something to make this a successful event!
BISHOP’S VISIT: Bishop Lawrence Provenzano will be visiting Trinity on Sunday, October 31 at the 10:00 am service (please note the time: there will only ONE SERVICE that Sunday). He is coming for his first official visit with Trinity, to preach and for confirmation. Please everyone plan to be present on Oct. 31 to greet the Bishop. There will be a reception following the service.
HOW TO HELP FLOOD VICTIMS IN PAKISTAN: Large numbers of people in all four of Pakistan's provinces have been driven from their homes by the area's worst flooding in more than 80 years. Church World Service Pakistan staff are working urgently to provide the basics — food packages, shelter materials and non-food essentials — to families in need. And CWS medical teams and mobile health facilities are helping to provide emergency health services. Church World Service has worked in Pakistan for more than five decades and has provided emergency assistance to more than 100,000 people. If you have not already responded to disaster relief efforts in Pakistan through your denomination, please consider supporting the efforts of CWS. More information can be found at www.churchworldservice.org.